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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 317.19 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 317.19 and 103.17 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 317.19 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/317.19 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 317.19 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 32,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724.49/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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